21 of the Best Music Festivals the U.S. Has to Offer

So, if you are scouring the United States in hopes of uncovering the best music festivals around, this is the list for you.
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Coachella | Stay at: Ace Hotel & Swim Clublearn more
Where to stay: Ace Hotel & Swim Club provides Palm Springs cool with their retro motel vibes and happening pool.
Outside Lands | Stay at: Proper Hotel San Francisco
Where to stay: Lodge in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city at Proper Hotel right on Market Street. This flatiron landmark building provides West Coast cool thanks to designer Kelly Wearstler.
Bonnaroo | Stay at: Thompson Nashvillelearn more
Where to stay: Want to forgo the camping option and check yourself into a hotel? Stay at Thompson Nashville and take the shuttle to and from the festival. In the heart of the city, Thompson Nashville has a sleek Mid-Century Modern flair that screams retro luxury.
Warped Tour | Stay at: Kimpton Hotel Born
Where to stay: Kimpton Hotel Born provides alpine modern luxury with floor to ceiling windows, an original art collection and a view of the downtown skyline.
Ultra Music Festival | Stay at: Freehand Miamilearn more
Where to stay: Take advantage of Miami’s Art Deco influence and stay at Freehand Miami. Make sure to try one of their inventive craft cocktails after a night of dancing.
Stagecoach | Stay at: Pioneertown Motellearn more
Where to stay: Nothing says western like Pioneertown Motel. This wild west hotel will have you feeling the country vibes all the way in the California desert.
Air + Style | Stay at: NoMad Los Angeleslearn more
Where to stay: Nomad Hotel in downtown Los Angeles is the perfect 1920’s retreat. French architect and designer Jacques Garcia designed this 241 room property. Its soft color palette and freestanding bathtubs provide all the charm.
Voodoo Festival | Stay at: The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlerylearn more
Where to stay: The Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery will help you experience the city of New Orleans. With a blend of glam, chic and modern, this historic boutique hotel celebrates the art and culture of New Orleans.
Bottlerock | Stay at: Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa
Where to stay: Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa is a revamped 1940’s roadside motel offering the best of wine country. Giving an “ode to the Great American Road Trip of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s,” the surrounding vineyards complement the Mid-Century Modern design.
Austin City Limits | Stay at: South Congress Hotellearn more
Where to stay: For the design minded folk, stay at South Congress Hotel for chic, boutique and Mid-Century Modern lodging.
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learn moreLollapalooza | Stay at: Ambassador Chicagolearn more
Where to stay: Come home to Ambassador Chicago, a chic hotel with touches of ‘30s and ‘40s glamour. Make sure to have a post-festival drink at their Library Lounge, a modern interpretation of a traditional English gentleman’s club.
CRSSD Fest | Stay at: Pendry San Diego
Where to stay: Pendry San Diego’s downtown location makes this hotel an urban and sophisticated must visit. Host the afterparty in style at any of their six different restaurants or bars.
Newport Folk Festival | Stay at: Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina
Where to stay: Check yourself into an island resort at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina. This waterfront property will have you in awe.
Panorama Festival | Stay at: The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenuelearn more
Where to stay: Stay right next to Madison Square Garden at The Langham in New York City. Perfect for those who love a modern and captivating decor.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival | Stay at: Lumiere Hotellearn more
Where to stay: Get into the Colorado spirit the right way at Lumiere Hotel. With only 29 rooms, this intimate and luxurious boutique hotel is set in the San Juana Mountains.
Shaky Knees | Stay at: Loews Atlanta
Where to stay: Stay in the middle of it all at Loews Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. Their weekend perks include parking and breakfast - perfect for your festival-going self.
Governors Ball | Stay at: 50 Bowerylearn more
Where to stay: Stay downtown at the hip 50 Bowery Hotel. Located right at the crossroads of Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side, you get the luxurious best of downtown New York City.
Electric Zoo | Stay at: 1 Hotel Central Park
Where to stay: After dancing the night away, come back to 1 Hotel Central Park where you can find some nature in the midst of the concrete jungle. Reclaimed wood, treetop views and horticulture galore will make this unique hotel home for the weekend.
Bumbershoot | Stay at: Thompson Seattle
Where to stay: Experience downtown Seattle at Thompson Hotel. Their sleek glass facade and urban charm will have you experiencing the city of Seattle like no other.
Summerfest | Stay at: The Iron Horse Hotellearn more
Where to stay: This luxury 100-room hotel was converted from a 100-year-old warehouse. The Iron Horse Hotel is your contemporary home for the weekend. Relax after a day full of concerts at this brick accented hotel.
Essence | Stay at: Ace Hotel New Orleanslearn more
Where to stay: Nothing says New Orleans hip like the Ace Hotel. Soak in the Art Deco flair and Dadaism influence. Located next to the museum and art gallery district, The Ace Hotel is perfect for the art lover.
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